3. Make up 5 dialogues where Intonation Patterns V and VI can be used expressing different attitudes.

Example: -- I want to go to the skating rink, but I don’t want to go alone.

-- I go there every week.

-- You could take me with you.

4. Answer the questions for self control.

1. What is the ‘formula’ of the Intonation Pattern V?

2. What emotional attitudes does the Intonation Pattern VI cover?

3. What is the key difference between Intonation Patterns V and VI?

UNIT 6

1. Study the information about the Intonation Pattern VII.

Intonation Pattern VII: (Low pre-head +) Low Head + Low Fall (+ Tail).

Models: I've lost my gloves.

How did you manage to do that?

This intonation pattern is used:

1. In statements (final, cool, calm, phlegmatic, reserved, expressing no interest or sympathy).

E.g. When will it be finished? -- As soon as I can manage it.

How did you like the article? – It was very informative and enlightening.

The do not leave any people alive. – Where do the rumours come from I wonder?

2. In special questions (detached, reserved, flat, unsympathetic, even hostile)

e.g. I'll ring you up as soon I can. -- When will it be?

3. In imperatives (calm, reserved, unemotional).

E.g. I can't see to sew here. -- Put the other light on.

It’s so exciting but I don’t know much about it. – So, turn on the computer and google it.

4. In exclamations (calm, unsurprised, reserved).

E.g. I've got a leading part. -- Good for you.

I adore the ‘Twilight’ movies! – What a surprise.

2. Study the information about the Intonation Pattern VIII.

Intonation Pattern VIII: (Low pre-head +) Low Head + Low Rise (+ Tail).

Models: He says he’d never speak to me again. – He doesn't really mean it.

This intonation pattern is used:

1. In statements (encouraging further conversation; reprovingly critical, guarded, reserving judgment).

E.g. I'm just back from seeing my mother. - I trust you found her well. — Yes, thank you.

Take no notice of him. - We must do as he says. — Just do your job.

2. In questions:

a) Special questions (calm, but very disapproving).

E.g. I don't agree. – What makes you think so?

I’m going to become an actor. – How are you going to pay for this education?

b) General questions (expressing disapproval, skepticism).

E.g. I'm sorry, Mummy. -- Are you really sorry?

I made my point to them. – Was it at all worth it?

3. In imperatives (reprovingly critical, resentful).

E.g. He'll let me have it by Monday. -- Don't be too sure. (He’s not so generous.)

I think I’ll finish it later. – Try as hard as you can.

4. In exclamations (calm, reserving judgment, expressing casual acknowledgement).

E.g. You can have it if you like. -- Thanks very much.

Our visas were approved. – What a good news for today!

4. Answer the questions for self control.

1. What is the ‘formula’ of the Intonation Pattern VII?

2. What is the ‘formula’ of the Intonation Pattern VIII?

3. What emotional attitude does Intonation Pattern VII cover?

UNIT 7